PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ice Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ice Man is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Fisher
vs
Man

150 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

225 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ice Man!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fisher comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Man looks gassed!
Fisher wants to clinch.
Fisher throws a head kick but Man moves out of range.
Fisher tries to clinch there but Man circles away.
Fisher stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fisher wants it to stay on the feet.
Fisher slips under a jab from Man.
Fisher wants to clinch up but Man keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Fisher.
Fisher shoots for a takedown but Man saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fisher throws a series of punches but Man avoids them all with ease.
Fisher doesn't manage to clinch there - Man circles away.
Man shoots in but Fisher avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Man will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sam Fisher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ice Man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Man but Man pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Man shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fisher as he jumps to the side.
Man has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fisher finds it's way round the side to connect with Man's head.

It looks like Ice Man has been cut.
Fisher misses with a low kick.
Fisher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fisher shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Some wild striking there from Fisher.
No joy there for Fisher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Man defending well as Fisher loads up on a big left hand.
Horrible takedown by Fisher or perhaps it was just good defense by Man which made him look bad.

Man forces Fisher back against the cage and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Man takes the fight into the clinch.

Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fisher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Man is looking to slow Fisher down with leg kicks.
Man misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A chopping leg kick lands by Man.
Man checks a low kick from Fisher.
Fisher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Man has closed the distance and engaged Fisher in a clinch.
Fisher is trying to force a seperation but Man has the dominant position.
Fisher changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Man fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fisher slaps away a takedown attempt from Man, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man avoids a punch combination nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Man checks a leg kick.
Fisher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Man drives through and clinches with Fisher against the cage.

Man gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fisher regains guard.

Man thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fisher is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Man is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man slips nicely into half guard.
Fisher is staying active underneath Man, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fisher is looking for a sweep. Man is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Man thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fisher's head.
Fisher wants to get back to full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fisher throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Man has managed to clinch.
Fisher wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fisher is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Fisher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ice Man's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Man fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fisher avoids it really well and circles away.
Fisher throws a head kick that misses

and Man holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Man is struggling to control the position.
Fisher gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Man.
Fisher wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Man has him pressed against the cage.
Fisher has had enough of the clinch but Man keeps him there for the moment.
Fisher struggles to land a body shot inside as Man controls his hands.
Good body shot from Man.
Fisher has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Man jumps guard.
Fisher wanted to stand there but Man had control of the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Man looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fisher is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fisher wants to get up but he can't break Man's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Man is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fisher is staying active underneath Man, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Man prevents Fisher from standing back up.
Man trying to control the pace.
Man is trying to control. Fisher wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Man might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fisher kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fisher is trying to get back to full guard.
Man is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fisher tries to clinch but Man moves away

and Man holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A hook to the body from Man.
Fisher is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fisher drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fisher is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Man breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man keeps the fight on the outside.
Man digs a good body shot into Fisher's ribs.
Fisher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Man breaks the clinch.
Fisher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fisher takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

Man clinches.
Man's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fisher changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Man fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fisher tries to clinch but Man moves away

and Man counters with a single leg into guard. Fisher didn't expect that.
Fisher might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Man won't allow Fisher to sweep him here.
Fisher wants to stand up but Man is controlling him.
Man passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Man in side control, throwing shots but Fisher defends.
Fisher is trying to buck Man off.
Fisher is trying to control Man's posture but Man avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ice Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ice Man's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Fisher shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Man gets the takedown into side control.
Fisher is trying to improve his position.
Man taking a breather here.
Fisher wants to get back to his feet but Man is dominant here and he's now got Fisher's back!

Man looking for the RNC.
Fisher is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man has the hooks in. Fisher is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Fisher looking very determined here, making life difficult for Man.
Fisher trying to get back to his feet but Man is in full control for now.

Man is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fisher is keeping busy.
Fisher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Man on the ground.
Fisher wants to escape the position.
Man misses with punches from the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Man working for the choke.
Fisher trying to control but not successfully.
Fisher tries to escape but Man has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Man looking for the RNC.

Man working for a choke but Fisher is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fisher defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Man gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Fisher is trying to get back to his feet but Man has full control of the position and if anything, Fisher has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Man trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Fisher looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fisher trying to control the hands but Man won't let him.
Fisher is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Man has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Fisher has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ice Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Man has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ice Man!